Flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 3 airliners who offer flights from Sharjah including IndiGo, Air Arabia and SmartLynx. The official airport code for Sharjah is SHJ and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Sharjah, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Sharjah and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SmartLynx101010109:2512:45VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo010101009:2509:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Arabia001000209:2513:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with SmartLynx. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers G9321 and G99287 with times between 09:25 and 12:45.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit SmartLynx direct at smartlynx.aero/.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
SmartLynxG9321
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Tuesday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
IndiGoG9321
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Wednesday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
SmartLynxG9321
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9287
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Thursday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
IndiGoG9321
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Friday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
SmartLynxG9321
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Saturday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
IndiGoG9321
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Sunday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9321
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
SmartLynxG99287
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9287
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Abu Dhabi to Istanbul04 Hours 23 Minutes
Jebel Ali to Istanbul04 Hours 23 Minutes
Dubai to Istanbul04 Hours 22 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Sharjah (SHJ) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sharjah SHJ to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sharjah SHJ to Istanbul IST is £55.79 ($75 €65.25)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sharjah SHJ to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sharjah SHJ to Istanbul IST is £107.12 ($144 €125.28)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sharjah (SHJ) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Sharjah to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Sharjah (SHJ) to Istanbul (IST): Air Arabia, IndiGo, SmartLynx.
How far is the flight from Sharjah to Istanbul?
The flight from Sharjah to Istanbul is 3,034KM or 1,885 miles.
How long does the flight from Sharjah to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Sharjah to Istanbul takes 4 Hours 23 Minutes.

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